Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Pinwheels Recipe
These Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Pinwheels are a flavorful and creamy appetizer featuring a chunky chickpea and cheese filling with a spicy kick from jalapenos, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a quick bite, they combine the creaminess of cream cheese and cheddar with the bold flavors of garlic and onion for a delicious, easy-to-make treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 18 pinwheels depending on slice thickness and number of tortillas 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained (about 850g total)
- 4 oz cream cheese (113 g)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (56 g)
- ¼ cup finely diced jalapeno (about 1 medium jalapeno)
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion (about ¼ of a medium onion)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Assembly
- 2 to 3 large tortilla wraps
Instructions
- Mash Chickpeas: Add the drained chickpeas to a large bowl. Use a potato masher or two forks to mash them until you achieve a chunky puree texture, leaving some chickpeas slightly intact for texture.
- Mix Ingredients: To the mashed chickpeas, add the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, finely diced jalapeno, finely diced red onion, garlic powder, and salt. Stir everything thoroughly until well combined into a creamy, cheesy spread with evenly distributed spices and vegetables.
- Spread Mixture: Lay out the tortilla wraps flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the chickpea mixture over each tortilla, covering almost the entire surface but leaving a small border near the edges.
- Roll and Slice: Roll each tortilla wrap tightly from one end to the other, creating a pinwheel shape. Once rolled, slice each wrap into 1-inch thick pieces to create bite-sized pinwheels ready to be served and enjoyed.
Notes
- Adjust the jalapeno amount according to your spice preference; remove seeds for milder heat.
- Use fresh tortillas for best rolling and flavor.
- These pinwheels can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated for easy serving later.
- For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese and cheddar with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature as a snack or appetizer.
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